Notes from Ginza Gifts
Teacher appreciation gifts that survive past June
Teachers receive a great many mugs. Here is what actually gets carried into a classroom every day.
How insulated tumblers actually work, and what to look for
Double-walled vacuum insulation is simple physics with several ways to be implemented badly.
Sticky notes and notepads that hold up to real use
Adhesive strength, sheet count and paper weight are the three specifications that decide whether a pad is useful or annoying.
Canvas tote bags: what makes one last more than a term
Totes fail at the handles, always. Everything else about the bag is secondary.
Buying gifts for a whole department without losing a week
Buying forty of something is an administrative problem, not a taste problem. Treat it as one.
Desk gifts for people who already have everything
A desk is a small, contested surface. That constraint is what makes it a good place to give a gift.